Train from Basel SBB to Martigny

🇨🇭 Basel SBB → 🇨🇭 Martigny

Straight-line Distance

165 km

SSW (193.8°)

Rail Distance

~214 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~56m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

38.2 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 41.8 kg

Taking the train saves 38.2 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Basel SBB
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Destination

Martigny

Journey Tips

SBB intercity trains connect Basel with Martigny in around two hours via Bern and the Rhone Valley, traversing the full Swiss Mittelland before descending into sunny Valais. Martigny is gateway to the Great St Bernard Pass and home to the remarkable Fondation Gianadda cultural centre.

Scenic Highlight

The dramatic arrival into the Valais via Sion, with the twin castle rocks appearing and the valley narrowing between steep vineyard-covered slopes, is one of Switzerland's most memorable rail approaches.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free; Supersaver tickets via sbb.ch are the best option for budget-conscious travellers on this well-served domestic Valais corridor.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Martigny

🇨🇭 Aigle 25 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 98 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 57 km 🇮🇹 Milan 179 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 100 km

Also from Basel SBB

🇨🇭 Aigle 145 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 67 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 136 km 🇮🇹 Milan 260 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 79 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Basel SBB to Martigny takes approximately 56m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~214 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Basel SBB to Martigny is approximately 214 km (165 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Basel SBB to Martigny emits approximately 3.6 kg of CO2, compared to 41.8 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 38.2 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Basel SBB to Martigny typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Basel SBB and Martigny.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27